NOTES FOR WOMEN

New Zealand Times, Volume XLIV, Issue 10277, 12 May 1919, Page 11

NOTES FOR WOMEN

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.. Dr. and Mrs 'H. Gilmor and family aro staying in Lady Ward's cottage at Herotaunga. Mr Oharles Nathan and his bride, who have just returned from England, arc staying at the Midland. Sister Macgregor. N.Z.A.N.S. (Wellington), is visiting Christchurch.

Miss Edwin has returned from Feilding, and Mr and Mrs Leslie Gorton are staying with her.

Miss Olive Wolters (Carterton.) is on a visit to town.

Mrs Hiley has taben Mrs Tweed's house for a month or so, and then Mr and Mrs Hiley leave for Australia. Mrs W. TurabulL is leaving for England, where she will rejoin her husband (Major Turnbull). Mrs 0. K. Ward is staying at Warner's (Christchurch). A cable has just been received announcing the safe arrival;of Miss Eraser in England. Miss I'raser left 'by the Makura some weeks ago, and travelled via America, spending" a week or so with friends in New York.

The roadway.in-front of the railway station presented a very lively appearance on Saturday.' Soon after midday, the road was congested by a packed mass of motors and vans and taxis. Crowds of luggage-laden travellers poured out of the trams, and numbers of newly-returned soldiers, pack-ladon, pushed their way through the throng. The men in charge ,of the entrances had a very strenuous time of it, as only passengers were allowed on the aciorrn. All kinds of arguments and even threats were resorted to by those who were anxious to see their friends safely into their seats, but the officials were ' adamant—" Passengers only," so the word went forth to ail and sundry. A largo party had assembled to farewell Mr and Mrs Eric Riddiford and Miss W. Miles, who are ofi to America on a four-months' tour. Miss D J Cusley also left on Saturday. She is going to Kngland, where she. will be married shortly after her arrival. Mrs Boyd (Taihape) is the guest ot Mrs Wallace Mackenzie, Willis street. Mr and Mrs Sommerville Brown (Palmerston North) are arriving in town on Wednesday for a short visit. Mr and Mrs Neame (Hadfield House, Collegiate School, Wanganui) are coming to Wellington on the 17th. Mr Neame has been elected a member of the Town-planning Conference, which meets here on the 20th.

The Lady Liverpool, and Mrs Pomare's Maori Soldiers' .Fund Committee recently gave a dinner at the residence of Mrs Oka Hekota, Lower Hutt, in honour of Dr and Mrs Pomare, who are leaving shortly on a visit to the Cook Islands. The guests of honour were welcomed by Mr Waitai, who referred to the whole-hearted work performed by Mrs Pomare for the Maori soldiers. , She had commenced her work with a' small band of helpers which had gradually grown Jo seven sub-com-mittees in both islands. Mrs Kahui Grace, chairwoman, on bohalf of the committee, presented Mrs Pomare with a gold clasp bangle mounted with the Maori battalion's badge. Dr Pomare was the recipient of a gold signet ring. Mrs Gray spoke in high terms of Mrs Pomare's work for her people during the period of the war, and on behalf of the committee and herself wished the guests an enjoyable trip and a safe return. Dr Pomare returned thanks on bohalf of himself and his wife. During the evening vocal and instrumental items were given by Mr Heketa, and the Misses Ana Pomare, Lily Love and Te Aroha Kuiti.

Mrs Hall-Thompson, president of the Navy League Auxiliary, has received a letter acknowledging the receipt of 43 gramophones and records presented to the Motor Boat Patrol by the Picton branoh of tho league. Mrs HallThompson has also received a letter from Miss Sheena Tennnnt, acknowledging a generous supply of hand-nTado woollen garments fir the mine-sweepers.

The British and Foreign Sailors' Society held the usual Saturday night's "social" for seamen at tho Naval Boating; Clubs Hall, Jervois quay, a number ot seamen from vessels in port being present. A very enjoyable programme of games, singing, etc., was provided by Misses E. Gubbins and L. Pringle, who were. in charge of the evening's arrangements. Light supper was served. A hearty voto of thanks and cheers were accorded to the ladies by the seamen for the enjoyable entertainment.

In a recent English paper appeared the names of many London houses which were struck by an air raid during the war, and which showed that tho denizens of Mayfair suffered considerable damage thereby. A London paper announces that Mrs George llobey is an enthusiastic jazz votary. Mrs Robey does not act now, but a number of years ago ahe visited Australasia as Ethel Haydon. The, wedding was celebrated at the Presbyterian Manse at Martihborough on Wednesday by the Rev. J. MacGregor of Miss Ada Lucy Hall Ross, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs D. Ross, Kaiwaka, and Mr Samuol David Mustard, son of Mr D. Mustard, of Dunedin. The ibride was attended by Miss Lillie Ross (sister of the bride), and Mr Ralph Ross (brother of tho bride) acted as beat man. Jlrs Guy Didsbury and her family have returned from a visit to Mrs MoDougall, of "Pirinoa," Wairarapa.

Miss Muriel Roy. New Plymouth, is on a visit to Wellington..

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PREVENT INFLUENZA. A Swiss doctor said: "Science baa rovsnled a. sure ftroventative against Influenzn—Electrio and Hot Air Baths." Why bo a nuffarer? Try Massago, Osteopathy, and Chiropractice, for internal and external ills. Both soxes treated by qualified nurse. Superfluous hair destroyed by Hasina. Poo moderate. Advico Free. Mrs Hullon, Dopt. T., Courtenay place Tram Terminus, 'Phona IM7.

Mr and Mrs C. E. Cockburn-Hood, of Glcndonald, Masterton, are leaving shortly on a protracted visit to Canada.

A presentation of an illuminated address was made by the Auckland Mothers' League to General Richardson at the close of the public reception there. General Richardson, whose manner to the widowed mothers was perfectly charming, said that he thanked them most heartily. As a family man and as a father ho had a ways in his thoughts the mothers ot nis men »-ho were bearing the great burden o* the war. It had been his desire to always administer as the mothers' representative to their sons. The address was presented by the president (Mrs F Gibb), and read by Mrs E. Nicol who stated that the Soldiers' Mothers League spoke in the name of the dead, •£ th«o was hardly a member, of the eague who had not a son amongst the slain The General again thanked them, and shook hands with the deputation before leaving. The ladies who look »&**» ™ txa £ e ed soldiers' needs wore early at tne club Lambton quay, on Saturday morning for tho men who returned by the Northumberland were at the chibta breakfast by 8. o'clock. all in readiness for them and crowds enjoyed the cup of tea and good things to eat provide! Mrs de Castro welcomed the men, and Mrs Stott.and Mrs C Earle were, in charge during the morning with many assistants. Miss Earle played, and Mrs Hiram's concert party gave a programme. Ihe Auckland men left by a special train at i) o'clock, and others during the day. so that only the southern men were able to avail themselves of the club s hospitality later. Mr and Mrs Carlyon and Miss Carlyon, of Gwavas, Hawke's Bay, are coming to town early in the week in order to meet their son, who is returning from England. Mr Rupert Carlyon left Cambridge, and volunteered for the front early in the war. He spent some time, as-.ft 'prisoner in Germany, and was eventually-.,exchanged : and sent" to Switzerland. He has also had the | misfortune to lose an eye. Colonel and Mrs Mill (Trentham) are leaving for Timaru to-day, where they will stay. for a fortnight at tho Hyro Grand Hotel.

Mrs MoNaughton Christie is on a visit to relations in New Plymouth. A pleasant little dance for young people was given in the Goring street Hall on Saturday evening.: The stage was prettily decorated■• with ferns'ana pot plants and chrysanthemums, and the supper was set out amid tastefully arranged masses of autumn foliage. Mrs Stott wore a becoming rose-coloured gown trimmed with handsome lace. Miss Stott wore a white crepe-de-chine, with touches of gold, and her sister also wore white, witn silver trimmings. Amongst those present were:—The Misses P. HallThompson, M. Joseph, M. Jones, Loughnan (2),; .Palmerston "North,' L. ; Dyer, Clifford. M. Bullock, B. Bothamly, O. Morice, D. Kusseil, K. Moss' Doughty, D. D'Ayley, Duthie, A. Nathan, and Mrs Moore.

Speaking of tho ' New Zealand Stationary Hospital in France, "Quick March" says: —"When the full story of the New Zealand 'stationary' is told, people will wonder at the disproportion in the awarding of honours. So far the decorations have mostly-gone to the sisters in-tho hospitals of England. Of course, it is not suggested that these honours have not been deserved, but it seems—according to available evidence —that the folk nearest to headquarters and furthest from the front have had preferential treatment." | KELBURN OROqUET CLUB. A most enjoyable afternoon was spent on Thursday last, when Mrs Dinnie, president of the' Ladies' Croquet Club, Kelburn, entertained; the members and friends at her residence, Kelburn. The rooms prettily decorated with the olub colours, blue and gold. Competitions were indulged in and afternoon tea served. The Mayoress, Mrs Luke, presented the prizes which wore won during the season to the following: Champion singles, Mrs Henderson, who is also holder of a handsome trophy presented by Mr B. Christie, junr., to be won twice in succession or three times at intervals. Tho runner-up, Mrs Williams, received a trophy, also presented by Mr B. Christie; club singles, Mrs Henderson; olub doubles, Mesdames Frost and Hurst; section doubles, Mesdames Morrah and Hylton. The president's 'itch. phy winner was Mrs Rjgg; vice-presi- l dent's, Mrs Henderson; Mrs Rigg's trophy, Mrs Morrah; Mrs F. J. Gooder's, Mrs Henderson; Mrs Fuller's, Mrs Christie: Mrs Robertson's, Mrs Williams; and Mrs de Lateur's, Mrs Hylton. Guessing competition, Mrs Smedley's prize, Mrs Remington; Mrs j Dinnie's prize, Mrs Smedley. The secretary, Mrs Remington, received a handsome trophy from the members in recognition of her services. Mrs Luke wished success to the. oltrb, and hoped, the war being over and peace hear, that ladies would be able to deVote more time to the enjoyment of henlthy sport. A unanimous vote of thanks was given to Mrs Luko and to Mrs Dinnie, and musical items terminated a very pleasant afternoon.

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